Ciri Botol PPSU & Dot Bayi Berlabel Food Grade, Teruji Aman!
The first thing to consider when giving breast milk to your little one is the choice of feeding bottle. Using a baby bottle labeled food grade is a primary consideration to ensure the quality of expressed breast milk (ASIP) is maintained.
Safe bottle materials can be made of glass, plastic, or a combination of both, which have been tested to be BPA-free and of high food grade quality. With the progression of time, there are now ASIP storage products made from PPSU material that are lightweight, heat-resistant, BPA-free, and FDA-certified.
So, what is the definition of food grade, what are the characteristics to identify it, and what are the advantages offered by using baby products with this label? Come on, Moms, check out the full review below.
The Meaning of Food Grade is..
Food grade is a term from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding products intended for consumption. Products labeled food grade are made from materials that meet the requirements for food storage, ensuring that the food or drink stored is safe to consume.
As long as the material used is pure and contains no additional ingredients, such as dyes, the product remains safe for use. Food grade materials are also non-toxic and can still be used even when exposed to certain ranges of high temperatures.
Food grade bottle products are guaranteed to have a high level of purity, preventing the contamination of harmful substances inside. Besides their purity, food grade materials are also durable and have high resistance, making them suitable as a long-term investment.
What are the Characteristics of Products with Food Grade Material?
Food grade material has passed testing and is free from harmful chemicals, making it safe when in contact with food or drinks. The food grade label ensures safety and poses no health risks, making it ideal for baby products.
Some of the characteristics indicating that a product is made from food grade material and is safe for use include:
- Non-toxic and free from harmful chemicals such as BPA. This means it is safe for your little one for direct contact, such as chewing and putting the teat in their mouth.
- Food grade silicone is a material that is durable and resistant to high temperatures, making it ideal for ASIP storage and baby bottles.
- Easy to clean, so baby products are always in a clean and germ-free condition.
- The material is odor-resistant, stain-resistant, hypoallergenic, soft, break-resistant, and definitely eco-friendly.
Advantages of Hegen's PPSU Bottles and Baby Teats
Hegen bottles are made of PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone), a material that meets FDA standards and is tested food grade, combining the advantages of glass and plastic materials, making them BPA-free and lightweight.
PPSU-based bottles have excellent toughness and high heat resistance ranging from -20°C to 180°C. This means that by using a Hegen bottle, you can store breast milk in the refrigerator, warm it up, and feed it to your little one directly using the same bottle.
PPSU bottles have excellent durability, making them long-lasting and suitable for a long-term investment. Specifically for Hegen's teats, they are made of silicone material that is comfortable for your little one during feeding and resistant to temperatures up to 110 degrees.
Trust Hegen's Baby Bottles and Teats for Your Little One
When choosing baby products, such as feeding bottles and teats, ensure you choose products that use materials that are both food grade and food safe. Introduce Hegen feeding bottles and teats one by one.
Hegen feeding bottle is sustainable and continues to evolve to meet your little one's needs. Besides being used as a baby milk bottle, one bottle can be converted into a snack or weaning food container, or even a baking container, simply by changing the cover or lid! Practical, isn't it, Moms?
HEGEN PCTO™ 150ML/5OZ FEEDING BOTTLE PPSU
By using only this one bottle, you can use it as a breast pump bottle, breast milk storage, a milk bottle, and it can even be repurposed as a snack or baking container.
Simply convert the bottle lid with an adapter, and you can immediately use this Hegen Milk Bottle as a direct breast pump bottle. When feeding your little one, just replace it with a teat suitable for their age.
Made from food grade PPSU material, BPA-free, and resistant to high temperatures from -20°C to 180°C. Hegen PPSU bottles have a natural amber color and contain no artificial dyes.
Unlike other teat products, Hegen's anti-colic teat is shaped like a mother's nipple, and the milk flow rate can be adjusted according to your little one's age. For newborns up to 1 month, you can use the extra slow flow, slow flow for babies aged 1 to 3 months, medium flow is suitable for babies aged 3-6 months, and the fast flow teat is for babies over 6 months old.
HEGEN TEAT SLOW FLOW (2-PACK)
The first choice of teat suitable for newborns, made of 100% BPA-free silicone, super soft, and extra wide at the base to mimic the shape of a mother's breast. Feeling natural and comfortable, these teat products can be obtained for just Rp169,000.
HEGEN TEAT MEDIUM FLOW (2-PACK)
Another Hegen teat variant that is suitable for use as your little one grows, with a medium flow rate.
Thus concludes the information regarding the importance of using baby products that have food grade claims, as they have been tested to be safe because they are made of quality material.
Hegen menyediakan semua kebutuhan baby care, termasuk feeding bottle dan teat yang didesain dengan mengutamakan kenyamanan dan keamanan jangka panjang. Bunda bisa dapatkan secara mudah melalui situs resmi Hegen Indonesia.
Yuk cek koleksi Hegen sekarang agar masa menyusui Bunda semakin mudah, menyenangkan, dan sustainable.
Referensi:
Industrial Specialities Mfg. FDA Compliant, Food Grade, and Food Safe. https://www.industrialspec.com/about-us/blog/detail/fda-compliant-food-grade-food-safe-meanings
W&P. What is Food Safe? Food Grade, Food Safe, and More. https://wandp.com/blogs/fresh-squeeze/what-is-food-safe
